Fenerbahçe wins first game of finals

ANKARA - Anadolu Agency

Photo: Doğan News Agency

Fenerbahçe Doğuş were the better team in Game 1 of the Turkish basketball league finals as they defeated TOFAŞ 103-63 on June 5 evening.

The fans at Fenerbahçe's Ülker Sports and Events Hall saw no resilience from the Bursa club as Fenerbahçe took a commanding 17-point lead at the half of 47-30.

Fenerbahçe showed no signs of slowing down in the third period when they increased the margin with a 33-12 quarter outing.

Brad Wanamaker stood out with 17 points and 5 rebounds while James Nunnaly chipped in with 14 points for the hosts.

Fenerbahçe's newly elected chairman Ali Koç was also in the audience as his team cruised past TOFAŞ to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Game 2 will be played June 7 at the Ülker Sports and Events Hall.